About Dennis.
- Dennis and his wife, Diane, served ten summers overseas teaching speech and English in Kazakhstan, Central Asia; South Korea; and China.
- As a former coin collector of fifty years, Dennis combines his love of Jesus, the Bible, children’s literature, and writing stories about coins.
- He is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators and a Fellow of the National Writing Project.
- His published works have been included in both regional and international journals.
Dennis Conrad writes children´s books. His stories inspire and entertain young readers. He draws ideas from his years as a professor, speaker, and international traveler.
To Inspire and Encourage
Dennis began writing stories for children in 2007. Over the years, he and his wife have entertained their 11 nieces and nephews. Having taught high school through university and around the world, he’s helped many to see God in their lives.
In September 2021, Dennis signed a contract for his seven-book In God We Trust Series of children’s picture books with Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. The first book in the series, The Two-Cent Piece, became a #1 New Release on Amazon for Children’s 1800s American Historical Fiction.
Dennis is a retired Professor of Speech Communications from Barstow Community College where he taught public speaking and English.
Dennis is active in the writing community. He served on the Board of Directors of the Diamond Valley Writers’ Guild.
His presentation to the Guild,“Writing for the Children’s Market,” established him as the Guild’s resident expert on writing for children.
Dennis is no stranger to the Christian market. For decades, Dennis has studied the craft of writing at well over a dozen local and national Christian writers’ conferences and retreats.
Dennis is represented by Rev. Dr. Sharon Norris Elliott of AuthorizeMe Literary Firm, LLC.
Dennis has written Free Resources for teaching children how to start their first coin collection. He has two packets. One for Ages 5 and 6, and the other is for Ages 7 and Up. Or get both. My First Coin Collection
"If you have children, Dennis Conrad delivers. His stories combine substance with entertainment. Dennis is that rare writer who is committed to making the world a better place by providing entertaining and memorable stories for children."
National Award-Winning Author of Carney, Past President of Diamond Valley Writers’ Guild
"Combine decades as a college professor of communication with simultaneous years walking with Christ, and you get Dennis Conrad. A thinker who explores life, a worker who continually improves, a follower of Jesus who grows: a writer.”
Pastor, Professor, Author of God, a Motorcycle, and the Open Road
